Pres & VP Basics
Who immediately becomes the President if the current President dies, resigns, or becomes incapacitated?
The VP
Launching an attack using troops would be an example of which Presidential role?
What foreign policy goal can create markets for American products & services?
Who picks the members of the President's cabinet?
The President (w/ Senate approval)
Only ____ can declare war
Congress
Name the 3 qualifications to be President or Vice President, according to the Constitution
35 years old
Natural-born citizen
14 years of residency
When the president deals with problems such as unemployment, rising prices, or high taxes, he is acting in his role as
Economic Leader
_____ is money, food, or military assistance given to other countries.
Foreign Aid
The Cabinet is made up of:
The Secretaries/heads of 15 Executive Departments
(ex: Secretary of State, Secretary of Treasury...etc.)
What is the maximum # of YEARS a President can serve?
10 years
2 terms
When citizens vote in the Presidential Election, what they are *ACTUALLY* voting for is the _________.
Electoral College (or electors)
Granting a pardon is a power that comes with the role of:
Chief Executive
The main goal of U.S. foreign policy is:
National Security/keeping the nation safe.
________ is used to hire government workers on the basis of merit
Civil Service System
270
In the Presidential Succession Act, who follows the Vice President in the line of succession?
Speaker of the House
In this role, the President most important job is to carry out the nation's laws.
Chief Executive
Name a difference between an Executive Agreement and a Treaty.
Treaties have to be Senate approved
Exec. agreements are between the specific President, whereas Treaties are between the U.S. government & the gov. of another nation
Which one reports to the President: Executive Agency or Regulatory Commission
Executive Agency only
Name two positions that the President has the power to appoint.
Supreme Court justice
Ambassador
Department Secretaries/cabinet members
Name the 3 powers/responsibilities of the VP
1. Takes over if President dies
2. Presides over Senate
3. Can break a tie in the Senate
In this role, the President is the living symbol of the nation.
Head of State
If the President sends troops into battle, he must let Congress know within _______.
48 Hours
What is an example of a Government Corporation? (Hint: it makes its own profits)
Post Office, Amtrak, Peace Corps, National Park foundations are examples
How much does the President make per year in salary?
$400,000